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Company Description

A beloved local landmark for over 150 years, White Barn Inn is synonymous with warm New England hospitality, rustic charm and uncompromising attention to detail. Constructed in the 1860s, White Barn Inn's original farmhouse has offered superb hospitality since the days of the Civil War. It has operated as the White Barn Inn since 1973. In October 2018, White Barn Inn was acquired by Auberge Resorts Collection, a unique portfolio of the world's best-loved boutique luxury hotels and resorts. Just a 90-minute drive north of Boston, the inviting property is renowned as one of the country's most distinctive getaways and features several room types, a pool, massage and spa treatments, gardens and a prime location near the sandy beaches and classic coastal town of Kennebunkport, Maine.

Job Description

Embark on an extraordinary journey as a Reservations Agent across [properties], where your role transcends boundaries and becomes a captivating symphony of hospitality. As the orchestrator of reservations for multiple properties, you'll weave a tapestry of opulence, seamlessly curating bespoke experiences for our discerning guests across diverse destinations. Your commitment to excellence will unfold on a grand scale, ensuring that each reservation reflects the pinnacle of luxury unique to each property. With grace and sophistication, you'll be the luminary guiding our guests through a world of refined choices, transforming reservations into harmonious preludes to unforgettable stays. Join us in crafting a narrative of unparalleled elegance and distinction across a spectrum of luxurious destinations within our illustrious portfolio.
  • Creating a genuine, informative, and personalized guest resort reservations experience by accurately inputting guest contact information. Adding information to guest history such as; previous stay experience, special occasions, preferences, and other pertinent information.
  • Responding to guests' inquiries regarding room reservations, availability, general questions about accommodations, pricing, and special offers.
  • Maintaining complete knowledge of the resorts and other information including the following:
    • All resort facilities/services offered and hours of operation
    • All accommodations, layout, dĂ©cor, attributes and locations
    • All studio rates, special packages and promotions
    • All spa treatments and offerings, their benefits and costs
    • Daily stats, including availability
    • Entertainment/special events scheduled on property and in the area
    • Directions to the resort from airports and other major landmarks
    • General info, descriptions and directions for local services, restaurants, wineries and points of interests.
  • Assisting and ensuring effective guest challenge resolution. Working closely with fellow guest service team members and other departments to resolve any challenges; ensure follow-through and exceed guest expectations when possible.
  • Ensuring that all billing and financial transactions are accurately and efficiently executed on behalf of guests.
  • Upselling services and offerings as appropriate, ensuring that each guest is fully educated about the resorts' offerings.


Qualifications
  • Two years in a hospitality, spa, or reservations position, preferably at a luxury resort.
  • Ability to create professional business letter correspondence.
  • Must possess gracious people and sales skills, excellent phone manner and ability to engage in a positive manner with each and every guest
  • Ability to work cohesively with other departments and co-workers as part of a team.


Additional Information

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world's most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.

US Hotels New England LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. US Hotels New England LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, US Hotels New England LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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